Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims. If the material is damaged, replace the headliner and/or the garnish trim. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

Caution: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

Caution: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the roof rail SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the windshield garnish trim moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
3. Remove the sunshades and the sunshade retaining clips. Refer to Sunshade Replacement.
4. Remove the rear window shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement.
5. Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
6. Remove the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
7. Remove the coat hooks. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement.

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Headliner Trim Panel Retainer (Qty: 2)

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Headliner Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

1. Place the front seats fully forward with the seat back fully reclined.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the headliner out the rear door opening of the vehicle by lifting the left hand side and lowering the right hand side.